… knowledge and awareness, and providing methods and tools for structural change in order to achieve sustainable gender … scholars in Lund University (Sweden) (of which 37 were men). The programme runs over a year with monthly meetings. … are in fact cultural constructs related to gender roles. Women in leadership positions are often depicted in …
… with a view to promoting equality between womenandmen, and combating discrimination. Key concepts Why is it … work is of higher quality and has a greater relevance for society, because it makes policies respond more … impact of gender based stereotypes and traditional gender roles, to anticipate different effects on womenandmen, and …
… plays an important role in creating jobs, innovation and growth. Fostering entrepreneurship is a key policy goal for governments who expect that high rates of entrepreneurial … the rates of women’s entrepreneurship were lower than men’s. A multi-year analysis (2002 – 2010) presented in the …
… New study shows women missing from top finance jobs Men dominate central banks, finance ministries and boardrooms … in Power and Decision-Making’ by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) showed that while women occupy one-third of top political roles in the European Union, in finance they are much less …
… lifecourse (motherhood penalty), segregated labour market and gendered social norms and stereotypes more generally. … preparation of Council Conclusions. Facts and figures on womenandmen in the EU …
… that has traditionally been the first to adopt measures for the advancement of women – since women‘s suffrage in 1947. Nevertheless formal and informal practices are blocking further progress. … its national executive, opened up its women’s section to men, ran a training programme in Brussels, drafts press …
… at European level (38%), rather low nationally (26%) and abysmal locally (only 7.5% of mayors). To counter this, in 2008 the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality (CIG) republished a tried … on exploring and discussing inequalities between womenandmen in power-related and decision-making positions. Through …
… very slow trend towards balanced political representation for Portuguese women, the Network of Young People for Gender … developed from a similar project operated in 2005-2006, and supported by the European Social Fund. It had four … projects for gender equality (with a focus also on young men) The publication of useful handbooks Gender balance far …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[ 1 ] invites applications with a … of applications will begin on 18 th January 2011 and will close on 14 th February 2011 at 23:00 Eastern … to the work related to fostering the involvement of men in strengthening gender equality, identifying the needs …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) [1] invites applications with a … of applications will begin on 16 th August 2010 and will close on 26 th September 2010 at 22:00 Central … research covering all areas of equality between womenandmenand will provide advice to the Gender Experts in the …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) invites applications with a view … of applications will begin on 16 th August 2010 and will close on 26 th September 2010 at 22:00 Central … to the work related to fostering the involvement of men in strengthening gender equality, identifying the needs …
… Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė and Swedish MEP Eva-Britt Svensson marked the European Institute for Gender Equality’s (EIGE) opening at a conference today in … to the Lithuanian President, equality between womenandmen is a fundamental right and a common value of the European …
… assess the situation a propos equality between womenandmen in Europe, the European Institute for Gender Equality has examined publicly available data and … well as to present positive examples of non-stereotypical rolesand success stories of women of Europe. Preparations …
… Research conducted by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) shows that more women are needed … introduces the first EU indicators in the area of womenand environment. On 21 June, the Employment, Social Policy, … significant differences in the proportion of womenandmen graduates in scientific and technological fields. In …
… Copenhagen, Vienna and Vilnius, 25 November 2013 A quarter of all women in the … Violence, the City of Vienna, with the European Institute for Gender Equality and the WHO Regional Office for Europe, … the unequal distribution of power between womenandmen in our society, is inflicted by men on womenand girls. …
… Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Women journalists have in the … andwomen radio journalists have been catching up with men. In its report Advancing gender equality in … European Union has made conclusions on ‘ Advancing Women’s Roles as Decision-Makers in the Media ’. In line with the …
… are designed to increase the number of women who stand for election, and then to make them successful … to sign the European Charter for Equality of WomenandMen in Local Life . Three women from each municipality are … aware of gender stereotypes and the construction of gender roles, and help them to reconcile their professional and …
… and active fathering, and the campaign aimed to encourage men to participate in childcare. Research and data show that … unequal division of care responsibilities is a key issue for reconciliation of work and family life. The campaign … among respondents with regard to fathers’ and mothers’ roles in childcare and child raising and the division of …
… traditional stereotypes, reduce the care gap and promote men’s active role in the family, with a view to enhancing … secondly challenged stereotypes, thirdly promoted men’s roles in the family, and finally encouraged employers to … example has good transferability prospects, particularly for countries where traditional roles of womenandmen …